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In-Can Preservation for Paints, Adhesives and Related Products

Chemical Name: 2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one

CAS No: 2682-20-4

General

MIT-20 is an active ingredient solution for the preservation of paints, binder dispersions, adhesives and other technical products.

MIT-20 contains an active substance permitted for use in food contact coatings and adhesives provided that the customary dosage rates are not exceeded.

MIT-20 is a straight aqueous solution of the active ingredient Methylisothiazolone, and does not contribute to VOC and AOX. 

Typical Properties
These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications

Appearance	Colorless to yellowish liquid
Active Ingredient	20% Methylisothiazolone (MIT)
Solvent	Water
Odor	mild
Color (Gardner)	Max. 3
pH (as is)	4-6
Specific Gravity (g/ml)	1.02 min at 25°C
Solubility in water	Completely soluble in water

Miscibility/Solubility

Infinite solubility in water, miscible in a wide range of water soluble solvents.

Stability

Temperature: up to 60°C (short periods to 80°C), pH range: 4 to 11

Application and Dosage

MIT-20 combines environmental acceptability with effective preservation. It can be used in a wide range of products such as paints, adhesives, latex emulsions, tackifiers, mineral slurries, pigment dispersions and other technical, water-based products.

Dosage

The optimum dosage rate of MIT-20 depends upon the degree of contamination and the susceptibility of the product to be preserved. Occasionally, the degree of contamination exhibits seasonal fluctuation, so that a periodical determination of germ counts can assist in choosing the optimum dosage rate.

The typical use concentration ranges between 0.05 – 0.15%

Packing

25Kg per drum, 200Kg per drum or 1000Kg per IBC drum.